A little sluggish on the nose, but if you concentrate on the feel and overall balance the wine grades out fairly well. The flavors run from pickled raspberry to salty plum, and never is the wine very sweet or rich. Conversely, it settles on tight and lean, with juiciness rather than pulp.——M.S.(10/1/2008)—— 84

Given the high level at which Rioja is running these days, this green wine with aromas of pole beans and tobacco ash just isn’t up to standards. Balance and elegance are nowhere to be found.——M.S.(8/1/2008)—— 81